Enchanted Europe for Beer Enthusiasts (Westbound) 2024

Welcome to Hungary! Arrive in Budapest by 2 pm and board your Suite Ship. Spend the rest of the day relaxing and exploring the city at your leisure. Capture the city's beauty in photographs, indulge in local cafes, and savor the delicious confections. Overnight stay on the cruise.

Start your day with a visit to the adventure center. Enjoy a scenic sail along the Danube, sharing miles with Hungary and Slovakia. Witness the red-rooftops of the Slovakian capital, Bratislava, from the Sky Deck. In the evening, arrive in Vienna and opt for a Royal Waltz Concert for an unforgettable musical experience. Overnight docking in Vienna.

Start your day with a bike ride on Vienna's Danube Island or join a guided tour of the Kunsthistorisches Museum, Austria's largest museum. Explore the Habsburg empire's gilded landmarks, including the Imperial Palace, Vienna Opera House, and St. Stephen's Cathedral. Opt for a guided excursion to Schönbrunn Palace, the summer home of the Habsburg Empire. Enjoy free time in the afternoon to visit Vienna's Prater amusement park or a local museum. In the evening, enjoy live entertainment on board as you cruise to Dürnstein.

Begin your day with a guided hike to the castle ruins in Dürnstein, offering a spectacular view of the village, Danube, and Wachau Valley. Alternatively, join a guided walk and learn about King Richard the Lionheart's imprisonment in the castle during the Crusades. Enjoy a scenic sail through the Wachau Valley to Melk, where you can join a guided tour of the magnificent Benedictine Abbey. End the day with a wine tasting on board as you cruise to Passau.

Start your day with a guided city walk in Passau, the beautiful 'City of Three Rivers.' Alternatively, opt for a full-day guided excursion to Salzburg, the city of Mozart, or the picturesque Bohemian town of Cesky Krumlov. Rejoin your ship in Passau and sail to Regensburg.

Join a guided city walk in Regensburg and visit the Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) and Porta Pretoria. Opt for a guided excursion to the Benedictine Monastery in Weltenburg. Spend the afternoon exploring Regensburg on foot or by bike. In the evening, enjoy live entertainment on board as you cruise to Roth.

Start your day with a lecture about the Main-Danube Canal. Explore Roth's Lauter valley or join a guided sightseeing tour of the Bavarian town of Roth, visiting the half-timbered houses, market square, and the 1535 hunting lodge Schloss Ratibor. Alternatively, choose a guided sightseeing of Nuremberg or a guided tour of the historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds. Cruise to Nuremberg in the evening.

Take a full-day guided tour of Munich, visiting the highlights of this fascinating city. See Nymphenburg Palace, a former residence of German monarchs, and the old and new Town Halls of Marienplatz. In the evening, cruise to Bamberg.

Start your day with a bike ride along the canals in Bamberg or join a guided walking tour of this historic city, home to imperial dynasties. Visit a special family-run hop garden and taste a local beer. In the evening, enjoy a beer lecture hosted by a Beer Expert while cruising to Würzburg.

Opt for a guided optional excursion to the beautiful Bavarian town of Rothenburg. Explore Würzburg's charm by bike or join a guided sightseeing tour of Würzburg, visiting the Old Main Bridge and the baroque Bishop's Residenz. Enjoy live entertainment on board while cruising to Miltenberg.

Join a guided walking tour of Miltenberg, a showcase of medieval half-timber homes and home to Germany's oldest inn. Enjoy an onboard beer tasting hosted by a Beer Expert. In the evening, cruise to Frankfurt.

Enjoy a biking experience in Frankfurt or take a guided tour to Seligenstadt, one of Germany's oldest towns and home to the Einhard Basilika. Alternatively, join a guided sightseeing tour of Frankfurt, exploring the city's cultural landmarks and quaint neighborhoods. Venture beyond the traditional pilsner on a guided brewery tour featuring some of Frankfurt's most delicious craft beers. In the evening, cruise to Boppard.

Relax on the Sky Deck with views of the spectacular Rhine Gorge en route to Rüdesheim. Enjoy a hike through the picturesque vineyards of Rüdesheim or tour the incredible Mechanical Music Museum. Enjoy an authentic Rüdesheimer coffee and an onboard food and beer pairing dinner hosted by your Beer Expert. In the evening, cruise to Strasbourg.

Join a city sightseeing tour in Strasbourg, including the city's Gothic, stained-glass cathedral with its celebrated ancient murals and astronomical clock, as well as the magical La Petite France District. Enjoy an onboard beer and cheese tasting hosted by your Beer Expert. In the evening, cruise to Breisach.

Enjoy a bike ride along the Rhine or join a full-day guided tour to the magical Black Forest, visiting the Vogtsbauernohf open-air-museum and an authentic water mill. Alternatively, visit a local winery in Breisach for a wine tasting or join a guided tour to explore Freiburg's medieval city center. Opt for a guided optional excursion to the charming village of Colmar in the morning. In the evening, cruise to Basel.

Your unforgettable European adventure ends with breakfast. Departure flights should not leave Zürich airport before 10 am or Basel airport before 8 am.